1. used to refer to two people or things together
用於指兩個人或事物一起
Both my parents are teachers.
我的父母兩人都是老師。
I like both colors.
這兩種顏色我都喜歡。
Both Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
both
determiner
快速理解
What does "Both" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Both"?
用於指稱或強調兩個提及的人、事物或情況。
- 1
兩者都
EN: Both of my parents are teachers.
翻譯: 我的父母兩者都是老師。
- 2
兩者皆
EN: I like both coffee and tea.
翻譯: 我咖啡和茶兩者都喜歡。
- 3
兩方都
EN: Both sides agreed to the deal.
翻譯: 雙方都同意了這筆交易。
- 4
兩者同時
EN: She is both intelligent and kind.
翻譯: 她既聰明又善良。
小提醒：注意「both」在句中的位置：通常放在 be 動詞之後、一般動詞之前，或與「and」連用連接兩個項目。
發音（How to Pronounce "Both" in English）
How to pronounce "Both" in English?"Both" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Both" from YouTube Videos
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“He said he's going to make further announcements when he returns from the US, having both given his address at the general assembly and also met with President Trump, with the US, of course, being such a key ally here.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Both"?How does "Both" change by context?
2. used with 'and' to emphasize the inclusion of two items
與 'and' 連用，強調包含兩個項目
She is both smart and kind.
她既聰明又善良。
The movie was both exciting and funny.
這部電影既刺激又好笑。
3. used to refer to two people or things previously mentioned
用於指先前提到的兩個人或事物
I have two cats, and both are black.
我有兩隻貓，兩隻都是黑色的。
We ordered coffee and tea, and both arrived quickly.
我們點了咖啡和茶，兩樣都很快就送來了。
4. used with 'and' to link two words or phrases
與 'and' 連用，連接兩個詞或片語
Both the manager and the assistant agreed.
經理和助理兩人都同意了。
It is important both for your health and for your career.
這對你的健康和事業兩方面都很重要。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Both"?How to make natural sentences with "Both"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| both + noun (plural) | 兩者都… | Both books are interesting. (兩本書都很有趣。) |
| both of + determiner + noun (plural) | …中的兩者都 | Both of these ideas are good. (這兩個想法都很好。) |
| both + noun A + and + noun B | A 和 B 兩者都 | Both my brother and my sister live abroad. (我哥哥和我姐姐都住在國外。) |
| verb + both | 兩者都… (置於動詞後) | I like both. (我兩個都喜歡。) |
| both + adjective/adverb | 兩者都… (修飾形容詞或副詞) | They are both correct. (他們兩個都對。) |
| both ... and ... (correlative conjunction) | 既…又…；…和…都 | She is both intelligent and kind. (她既聰明又善良。) |
用法說明
How is "Both" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Both"?
both...and... vs both of...
- both...and... 用於連接兩個並列的詞語（如名詞、形容詞、動詞），強調兩者都包括在內。
- both of... 後面必須接複數名詞，且該名詞前通常有限定詞（如 the, these, my, them）。
- 當後接人稱代名詞（如 us, them）時，必須使用 both of（例如：both of us）。
- 在簡短回應或口語中，both 可以單獨使用（例如：I'll take both.）。 EN: She is both intelligent and diligent. 翻譯: 她既聰明又勤奮。
EN:Both of the proposals were rejected.
翻譯:這兩項提案都被拒絕了。
總結建議
一般情況下，連接兩個對等項目時使用「both...and...」，而指涉特定群體中的兩者時則使用「both of + 限定詞 + 複數名詞」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Both" and similar words?How to choose "Both" vs alternatives?
both vs each
both 強調「兩者一起」，each 強調「個別分開」。both 後接複數名詞，each 後接單數名詞。
both vs either
both 表示「兩者都」，either 表示「兩者中任一」。both 用於肯定句，either 常用於否定句或疑問句。
both vs all
both 專指「兩者」，all 指「三者或以上全部」。both 用於兩個項目，all 用於三個或更多項目。
口語用法
How is "Both" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Both"?
引述
在口語中，both 常用來引述或總結前面提到的兩個選項，使對話更流暢。
EN: A: Do you want tea or coffee? B: I'll have both.
翻譯: A: 你要茶還是咖啡？ B: 我兩個都要。
EN:She's smart and funny. I like both qualities.
翻譯:她既聰明又有趣。這兩種特質我都喜歡。
語氣強調
說話時會重讀 both，用來強調「兩者都」的概念，以澄清或加強語氣。
EN: I want BOTH of you to come to the meeting.
翻譯: 我要你們「兩個」都來開會。
EN:No, you misunderstood. I need BOTH documents, not just one.
翻譯:不，你誤會了。我需要「兩份」文件，不是只要一份。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，both 有時會作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，尤其是在列舉之後。
EN: We need to consider cost, time, and... both... feasibility.
翻譯: 我們需要考慮成本、時間，還有…那個…兩方面…可行性。
EN:His attitude, his work ethic... both... are really impressive.
翻譯:他的態度、他的職業道德…這兩者…都令人印象深刻。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 both 用作停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確、簡潔，直接修飾明確的兩個名詞。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Both"?What fixed phrases with "Both" should I remember?
both of
both of + determiner/pronoun + plural noun
兩者都…
both...and...
both + noun/adj/verb + and + noun/adj/verb
既…又…；…和…都
on both sides
on both sides (of something)
在兩邊；雙方
both ways
go/cut/work etc. both ways
雙向；兩面；雙方都適用
have it both ways
to have it both ways
兩面討好；魚與熊掌兼得
both parties
both parties
雙方
both ends
at/burn the candle at both ends
兩端；過度消耗精力（蠟燭兩頭燒）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Both"?Which "Both" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×Both my parents is teachers.
✓Both my parents are teachers.
當主詞是 'both + 複數名詞' 時，動詞必須使用複數形式。
×I like both of apples.
✓I like both apples.
當 'both' 直接修飾複數名詞時，通常不需要 'of'。使用 'both of' 時，後面需接限定詞（如 the, these, my）或代名詞（如 them, us）。
×I both like coffee and tea.
✓I like both coffee and tea.
'both...and...' 結構中的 'both' 應緊接在它所連接的第一個項目之前，通常位於動詞之後或助動詞與主要動詞之間。
×The both children are sleeping.
✓Both children are sleeping.
'both' 本身已包含「兩者」的意思，前面不應再加定冠詞 'the'。
×I don't like both of them.
✓I don't like either of them.
在否定句中，表示「兩者都不」應使用 'neither' 或 'not...either'，使用 'both' 會造成語意矛盾（意為「並非兩個都喜歡」，可能只喜歡其中一個）。
×They both are coming tomorrow.
✓They are both coming tomorrow.
當 'both' 與代名詞連用時，通常放在 be 動詞之後，或助動詞與主要動詞之間，語序更為自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Both"?What are tense/participle forms of "Both"?